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EarthSky Private Camp & Retreat

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· Philippi, Barbour, West Virginia
16 acres hosted by Emily P.
4 motorhome/tent pitches
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Best in West Virginia: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Best in West Virginia: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Hello Campers & Glampers! Our property is 16.5 acres, two of which are along the Tygart Valley River and the rest are within forest canopy on the mountainside. We are in the low foothills of the Appalachia. We have 4 riverfront sites and we are continually changing our space around This year we will be adding a tiny house on site 4 and a sweatlodge with soaking pool on Site 1 additional camping spots along the property near outhouse Each site is equipped with a steel fire pit/grill and a picnic table. We have been busy building hiking trails and more primitive campsites on the 14.5 acres on the hillside across the road from the riverfront for all to enjoy. Step outside your tent and enjoy natures bounty —outdoor activities including fishing, kayaking, hiking, bird watching are all at your fingertips and much more. There are 300+ acres of public land less than one mile away with miles of ATV and hiking trails and stocked ponds. If you're a fan of waterfalls just 4 miles down river is Arden Falls, one of our areas best kept secrets. The Tygart Valley River is one of the top kayaking rivers in the country. Audra State Park is less than 20 minutes away with lush forest trails with caves to explore. Well known hiking trails such as Seneca Rocks, Spruce Knob, and the Dolly Sods are all within an hour drive. Go to Nelson Rocks for the ultimate climbing experience on the Via Ferrata. We are the perfect place to come to explore the wild beauty of West Virginia without the crowds. A hidden gem!
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Biking
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Hiking
Horseback riding
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Forest
River, stream, or creek
Swimming hole
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147 Ratings · 94 reviews
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Emma S.recommends
August 22, 2024
River Front Site #1 tent/van/car
We would absolutelly be back again! This was so peaceful! Bugs were nonexistant and the hosts were great. The outhouse was very clean. Directions were exact if you set your GPS before you lose service.
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William H.recommends
August 19, 2024
River Front Site 2 tent/car/van
Couldn’t have asked for a better place. The sites were very well maintained. The views of the river were breathtaking. Emily and Dusty were great hosts. Can’t wait to come back next year.
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Tracie L.recommends
August 18, 2024
River Front Site #3
Perfect getaway
Thank you so much for the hospitality and communication! The site was perfect, clean, and just far enough off the beaten path. While our stay was short, we would definitely recommend Earth Sky to anyone traveling past!
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Thomas G.recommends
August 4, 2024
River Front Site #1 tent/van/car
Very nice site, well marked, larger than expected! Our Jeep with our overland trailer fit nicely. It was a very level/flat sight. Short walk down the bank to the river and the river was beautiful. Great view of the stars during the new moon! We wish we had more time there but we were just passing through.
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Dana N.recommends
July 29, 2024
River Front Site #1 tent/van/car
We loved tent camping at EarthSky! The sites were flat, shady and beautiful. We all loved playing in the river. We highly recommend staying here and we will be back for sure!! Thanks, Emily and Dusty for your great hospitality :)
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Executive Health G.recommends
July 29, 2024
River Front Site #4
Perfect site!
Fantastic camp site! Beautiful land and river. We fished, floated, cooked over fire grill and stargazed. We value our privacy and Emily’s site is perfect. We’ll be back again!
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Philippi, Barbour, West Virginia, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee), Calicuas, and Massawomeck First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Emily P.

Joined in May 2022
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